Martin O'Neill could name only six substitutes for the FA Cup tie at Bolton Wanderers on Saturday. Photograph: Mark Thompson/Getty ImagesAlfred N'Diaye is set to join Sunderland after the Wearside club agreed a fee, understood to be around £2m, with Bursaspor of Turkey for the France Under-21 defensive midfielder.
Known for his combative style, the 21-year-old, who can also play at centre-half, began his career with Nancy before moving to Turkey in the summer of 2011.
On Monday he was believed to be flying to north-east England ahead of a medical and discussion of personal terms with Sunderland officials.
Martin O'Neill – whose squad is so thin he named only six substitutes for last Saturday's 2-2 FA Cup draw at Bolton – hopes N'Diaye will become his first signing of the transfer window before adding much-needed power and technical ability to his midfield.
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